Dyspareunia – An overview- DOI:10.37072/JCS.2021.03.02

Christian DADAK MD,Ph.D.
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Division of General Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090 Vienna, Austria

Abstract
Dyspareunia is a well-known disease, it is however difficult to determine the origins of pain. More than 200 diagnoses are associated with pelvic pain and pain during sexual intercourse. A multifactorial etiology of the pains is common.
The possible sources cover a wide field, ranging from anatomical disorders to psychological and social problems.
The incidence of pain lies between 8 to 22% (Latthe P 2006). Pain can be acute or chronic, light or severe, occur suddenly or life-long, in every sexual position or only in one, merely with a specific partner or with all partners.
Sexual pain influences women’s health, relationships, quality of life, and work.
Keywords:
dyspareunia, sexual pain, vulvodynia